47 - Turning Shopping Centers into Living Spaces: A New Approach to Housing

47 - Turning Shopping Centers into Living Spaces: A New Approach to Housing

47 - Turning Shopping Centers into Living Spaces: A New Approach to HousingChris Tidball
Published on: 31/07/2025

In this episode, Howard Franco, Jr., Partner at Collins + Collins LLP, discusses “My Mall is Now My Home,” a program exploring the conversion of aging shopping malls into residential spaces to address the U.S. housing crisis. Guided by host Chris Tidball, Howard explains the benefits and challenges of repurposing malls, including implications for the insurance industry and community revitalization.

Business & Operational EfficiencyInsurance DefenseConstruction
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44 - Building Codes and Catastrophes: What Every Homeowner Should Know

44 - Building Codes and Catastrophes: What Every Homeowner Should Know

44 - Building Codes and Catastrophes: What Every Homeowner Should KnowChris Tidball
Published on: 10/07/2025

In this episode of The Claim Hunter Podcast, host Chris Tidball interviews Phyllis Modlin, Director and Senior Counsel at Markel, about the complexities of construction defect litigation and excess policy claims. They explore rising trends in property damage, the role of building codes, and how the insurance industry adapts to emerging risks. Phyllis also shares insights on the cyclical nature of insurance exclusions and the extended timelines for defect-related claims.

Insurance Fraud & InvestigationsClaims and Litigation ManagementConstruction
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